INDUSTIES | SENTINEL IO-Link Series Products: Empowering New Energy

In today's rapidly developing industrial age, automation technology has become a key factor in driving production efficiency and quality improvement. Many industries, especially emerging ones like battery production and photovoltaic monocrystalline silicon production, are facing unprecedented challenges in transformation and upgrading. Among them, efficient information collection and processing systems have become important tools for enterprises to optimize production processes and enhance competitiveness. Facing this demand, Tianjin SENTINEL Electronics Co., Ltd. (referred to as "SENTINEL") has leveraged its years of experience in the field of industrial automation control to provide practical and reliable solutions for various industries.

Company and Product Background

Founded in 2008, SENTINEL is dedicated to the research, development, manufacturing, and sales of distributed IO modules, sensors, and connection systems based on fieldbus and industrial Ethernet protocols. For over a decade, the company has been customer-oriented, continually innovating and launching a series of high-performance products, including IO-Link masters. These products, with their excellent performance and reliable quality, have gained wide recognition in the market.

Product Introduction

Driven by the growing market demand and broad application prospects of IO-Link technology, we have launched a series of IO-Link master products. This includes Type A and Type B interfaces (click to learn more). This series of products is designed to fully utilize the advanced features of IO-Link technology, providing users with a powerful and flexible solution for efficient device management and communication. Through our IO-Link masters, customers can easily integrate various IO-Link devices, such as sensors, actuators, and RFID readers, achieving precise control and real-time monitoring of the production process. Additionally, our IO-Link masters support simple device configuration and fault diagnosis functions, significantly simplifying system installation and maintenance work, helping enterprises reduce operating costs and improve production efficiency.

Application Cases

With the rapid development of the new energy industry, improving production line automation and efficiency has become key to enterprise development. The efficiency and accuracy of signal acquisition directly impact the stability and reliability of the entire production system. However, traditional signal acquisition methods, due to complex wiring and high costs, can no longer meet the needs of modern industrial production. SENTINEL provides innovative solutions to this challenge through its unique IO-Link series products.

A domestic battery manufacturing company faced challenges in signal acquisition and management on its automated raw material warehouse production line. The large production line required collecting a vast amount of information that was relatively dispersed. Traditional solutions could not meet project requirements. After communication with us, we provided the following IO-Link product solution:

• Utilized IP67-rated IO-Link modules for nearby signal acquisition, enhancing data collection reliability.


• Adapted to various signal types by flexibly handling digital and analog signals through different substation devices.


• Directly connected IO-Link-enabled sensors to the master, simplifying system architecture.


• Achieved a maximum connection distance of 20 meters between the master and substation, expanding signal acquisition range and optimizing layout.


• Connected the master directly to the PLC via Ethernet, significantly reducing system wiring work.


• Used IO-Link technology for real-time monitoring of production line equipment, increasing production process transparency.

This solution effectively improves the efficiency and consistency of the entire production line while reducing system maintenance complexity and costs. By doing so, enterprises can more flexibly respond to market changes, maintaining high efficiency and reliability in their production operations. Additionally, reducing wiring and enhancing data collection accuracy further optimizes production processes, bringing stable and long-term benefits to enterprises.

User Feedback

The production line has now been running stably for over a year, with zero product failures, earning high praise from customers. Customers particularly commend the stability and flexibility of the IO-Link system, which has significantly improved their production processes, making them more efficient and reliable.

Furthermore, customers appreciate the professional support and service attitude of the SENTINEL team. They mention that the collaboration with SENTINEL is not just based on the products but also on their understanding of customer needs and attention to detail during solution implementation.

Customer Support and Service

If you want to learn more about general-purpose flow rates, please contact the sales staff or call the company at 022-83726972. You can also visit SENTINEL's official website at www.sentinel-china.com. The official website provides comprehensive product information, selection manuals, CAD and Eplan files, as well as configuration files and tutorials, ensuring users can easily obtain the information they need.

We have a professional technical team ready to provide customized customer support and efficient after-sales service, ensuring the maximum protection of every user's interests.